The Maltese cross is the Mark of Cain – clearly the idea means “protection” until the 7×70 or 490 years (Genesis and Daniel)/ life cycle of the Phoenix is up (forgive your enemies 70×7 – or 7×7 = 49 with 50 being the Jubilee / “the great reset”. The Cross represents the four horns on the Altar. This is worn by Knight orders as a means of protection as they keep the “order” of civilization in this fallen world – this is why the generals and royals wear the Maltese cross – both sides of a conflict (both are always bad – being pitted against each other).